Creamy No-Bake Pistachio and Dark Chocolate Bars
These creamy no-bake pistachio and dark chocolate bars are a quick, elegant snack. Nutty pistachios and oats form a chewy base, topped with rich, smooth dark chocolate, making them perfect for afternoons, quick desserts, or homemade gifts.
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Ingredients
Base
- 1 cup shelled pistachios roughly chopped
- ½ cup rolled or quick oats
- ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Binding Mixture
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup almond butter or peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips or chunks
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil optional, for chocolate melting
Instructions
- Combine pistachios, oats, coconut, and sea salt in a large bowl.
- Warm almond butter and honey (or maple syrup) in short intervals until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Pour melted mixture over dry ingredients and mix until evenly coated.
- Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment and press mixture firmly and evenly.
- Melt dark chocolate (with coconut oil if using) until smooth.
- Drizzle or spread chocolate over the base and smooth with a spatula.
- Refrigerate at least 2 hours until firm, then cut into bars and serve.